What are the notes of Shalimar Parfum Initial?

Our directory lists Bergamot, Orange, Green Notes in the top notes, Rose, Jasmine, Iris in the heart, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk in the base. Notes describe how a perfume is meant to smell, not a verified ingredient list.

When was Shalimar Parfum Initial launched?

Our directory lists Shalimar Parfum Initial by Guerlain as launched in 2011.

Which fragrance family is Shalimar Parfum Initial?

Shalimar Parfum Initial is filed under Floral.

What smells similar to Shalimar Parfum Initial?

Perfumes with overlapping listed notes include Apres l'Ondee by Guerlain, Le Parfum Ideal by Houbigant, Ai Loe by Guerlain.

Is there a more affordable alternative to Shalimar Parfum Initial?

We list 2 perfumes from value-focused houses whose listed notes closely match. They are similar on paper, not the same perfume. See the alternatives page for Shalimar Parfum Initial.

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Shalimar Parfum Initial(2011)

Guerlain · Thierry Wasser · Floral

At a glance

Shalimar Parfum Initial is a fragrance from Guerlain, launched in 2011. It opens with bergamot, orange and green notes, moves into rose, jasmine and iris and settles on vanilla, tonka bean and musk.

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Brand

Guerlain

Perfumer

Thierry Wasser

Launched

2011

Family

Floral

Shalimar Parfum Initial is a fragrance from Guerlain, launched in 2011. It opens with bergamot, orange and green notes, moves into rose, jasmine and iris and settles on vanilla, tonka bean and musk.

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Top notes